Crispy Beef Taco Salad
Seasoned ground beef served over crisp greens with cheese, tomato, and a crunchy tortilla shell. Finish with a squeeze of lime and your favorite taco toppings for a quick, satisfying dinner.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- ½ lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¾ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 whole flour tortillas (6-inch)
- ½ whole lime
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 1 minute.
- 2
Slice each tortilla into thin strips. Working in batches, fry in hot oil until golden and crisp, 2–3 minutes.
- 3
Transfer tortilla strips to a paper towel; season with salt.
- 4
Add 1 tbsp oil to the same skillet over medium-high heat.
- 5
Brown ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, until no pink remains, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Stir in taco seasoning and 2 tbsp water. Simmer until the sauce coats the meat, 1–2 minutes.
- 7
Toss lettuce and tomatoes together in a large bowl. Divide between two plates.
- 8
Top each salad with seasoned beef and cheese. Pile tortilla strips on top.
- 9
Squeeze lime over the top and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 10-inch skillet
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- wooden spoon
- paper towels
- large bowl
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